ElecLink: A Wholly Successful First Week Of Operations
The title of this post, is the same as that of this press release from the Getlink Group.
These are the first three paragraphs.
Getlink is delighted with the good first week of commercial operations of its electrical interconnector, ElecLink, marked by the success of the initial auctions and the first transfers of energy through the cable.
The first auctions for short term capacity (day ahead) held since 24 May were met with great success. The entire capacity available was sold, confirming the interest of the sector for this new interconnection. The first monthly auctions will take place from 01 June, for the month of July and will be accessible via the JAO platform.
From an operational perspective, the go-live of the cable was also achieved successfully. For this world’s first, ElecLink delivered an excellent quality of service to its customers.
Note.
- Getlink is the manager and operator of the Channel Tunnel.
- ElecLink has a capacity of 1,000 MW.
- The interconnector was privately-funded.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see more privately-funded interconnectors like this, as they increase our energy security and can be a nice little earner for their owners.
The Anonymous Widower 